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Research Methods
Research Methods, Data Collection Strategies, AICP Nov 2022 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| TIGER | The acronym for Topographically Integrated Geographical Encoding and Referencing map, which is used for Census data. A TIGER map includes streets, railroads, zip codes, and landmarks. |
| Digital Aerial Photography | Digital aerial photography has allowed for increased accuracy to the 0.5-foot resolution |
| Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) | How digital data about the elevation of the earth's surface as it varies across communities allows planners to analyze and map it. |
| Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) | New technology using a laser, instead of radio waves, that is mounted in an airplane to provide detailed topographic information. |
| UrbanSim | Simulation software program that models planning and urban development. |
| CommunityViz | An ESRI software environment that allows agencies to analyze land use scenarios and create 3D images. |
| Urban Footprint | Developed by Peter Calthorpe and Associates. Uses a library of place types, block types, and building types to support interactive scenario building. |
| US Geological Survey Scale | 1 inch equals :24,000 lf |
| Slope | 0-0.5% = no drainage, not suited for dev; 0.5-1% no problems. ideal for all types of deve; 1-3% slight problems for large commercial areas; acceptable for residential; 3-5% major problems for commercial/industrial/large scale residential |
| Zip code | Zone Improvement Plan Code |
| 1 acre | 43560 square feet |
| 1 mile | 5280 feet |
| 1 hectacre | 2.47 acres |
| 1 square mile | 640 acres |
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